Candy Blush & Mulberry is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, black, pink. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Ballet. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #39001E | rgb(57, 0, 30) | hsl(328, 100%, 11%) | oklch(22.5% 0.092 355) | |
| Mulberry | #A95974 | rgb(169, 89, 116) | hsl(340, 32%, 51%) | oklch(56.6% 0.109 360) | |
| Blush | #CE6987 | rgb(206, 105, 135) | hsl(342, 51%, 61%) | oklch(64.7% 0.131 3) | |
| Ballet | #FFD4E4 | rgb(255, 212, 228) | hsl(338, 100%, 92%) | oklch(91.1% 0.052 354) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (11% to 92%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#FFD4E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#39001E) on #FFD4E4 gives 13.24:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#CE6987) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mulberry (#A95974) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Ballet at 13.24:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Candy Blush & Mulberry
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Mulberry and Blush become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#39001E on #FFD4E4 | Aa | 13.24:1 | AAA |
#39001E on #CE6987 | Aa | 5.03:1 | AA |
#39001E on #A95974 | Aa | 3.66:1 | AA large only |
#A95974 on #FFD4E4 | Aa | 3.61:1 | AA large only |
#CE6987 on #FFD4E4 | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#A95974 on #CE6987 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |